Phuketlifelog
Living in Phuket — solo, and honest about what it costs.
Living where other people go on vacation. I live in Phuket on my own — the sea, the sauna, the sunset, all just a normal Tuesday. Guides to the real cost of living in Phuket, the best areas to stay, getting around the island, and the honest reality of moving here alone. Written from Phuket Town since 2024— nothing invented, nothing I haven’t verified.
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